Airbrush Tattoos

If you're new to tattoos and want to see what one would look like on you, why not try an airbrush tattoo?

Airbrush tattoos are painted on the skin much in the way that airbrushed T-shirts are made. Using a CO2 sprayer, a stencil, and specially formulated paint, a person can apply a design that looks convincingly like a permanent tattoo in just a few minutes.

Availability: You can probably find someone locally to apply an airbrush tattoo. Try a carnival, at the beach, or in a beauty salon. There may also be a local independent artist who brings equipment and flash to parties or other functions. Look for them in your yellow pages or by searching online. You can also buy your own application kit and apply tattoos yourself.

Online vendors of airbrush tattoo kits claim that the process is very easy to learn. The price for equipment and supplies vary from around $300 for simple starter kits to several thousand dollars for professional equipment for use in a small business. There are even kits meant for young girls that cost as little as $20. Several colors of paint and instructional materials (book, CD, or video) are usually included in the price.

Suppliers of paint and supplies usually have hundreds of stencils to choose from as well. Some places sell single-use stencils that adhere to the skin and are peeled off and discarded after use. If you are a decent artist, you may also want to create your own.